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Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · 26th Floor, Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee held a first reading on five ordinances covering water infrastructure, public works, transit services, and community improvements. Key proposals include a $5.4 million water main replacement project, a $85.6 million transit services agreement with KCATA for the next fiscal year, and various traffic regulation updates. No votes were recorded as these were first readings; final votes will occur at a subsequent meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Water Main Replacement Project First Reading
  • Land Detachment from City First Reading
  • Traffic Regulations Update First Reading
  • KCATA Transit Services Agreement (FY26-27) First Reading
  • Brookside Shops Community Improvements Cooperative Agreement First Reading
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. Any closed session may be held via teleconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or they may do so through the videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 ***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes***
  2. FIRST READINGS
  3. Water
  4. 260371 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $5,389,697.00 construction contract with Abay Construction, Inc., for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Oak Street to Virginia Avenue, E. 43rd Street to E. 47th Terrace project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $5,928,667.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
  5. Public Works
  6. 260374 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Detaching from the City of Kansas City approximately 8.129 acres generally including twelve properties located in the south half of Sections 32, 33, and 34 of Township 47 North, Range 32 West of the 5th Principal Meridian; retaining easements; and directing the City Manager to file certified copies of this ordinance with the required Jackson County officials.
    Ordinance
  7. 260381 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Approving various Traffic Regulations in compliance with Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances.
    Ordinance
  8. 260402 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Authorizing an agreement not to exceed $85,578,976.00 with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to provide transit services for the City of Kansas City, Missouri between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027; reducing the contingent appropriation in the General Fund in the amount of $1,000.00 and appropriating the same; directing the City Manager to work collaboratively with KCATA to define, advance and implement FY26-27 transit priorities; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
  9. Bough
  10. 260407 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Brookside Shops Community Improvement District and GRI Brookside Shops, LLC for the design and construction of certain public and aesthetic improvements within the Brookside Shops Community Improvement District.
    Ordinance
  11. HELD IN COMMITTEE
  12. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
  13. The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be returned.
  14. Adjournment